Harrow Code Club

01/03/2026

📱💛 Why Digital Wellbeing Matters for Our Children in Harrow 💛📱

Did you know that local research shows digital habits are already shaping children’s wellbeing right here in Harrow?

📊 According to the Harrow Youth Wellbeing (HAY) Report:
• 22% of young people have regular contact online with people they’ve never met in real life
• 16% say their phone wakes them at night, affecting sleep and focus
• 11% have received messages that made them uncomfortable

These aren’t global stats, they’re from children in our own borough (Harrow).

And we know that:
🧠 1 in 8 young people have a mental health difficulty nationally
📱 Digital life is now one of the biggest influences on wellbeing and confidence.

🌱 At Harrow Code Club, we believe digital skills should come with digital balance.

We don’t just teach coding.
We help children learn to:
✨ Use technology creatively, not passively
✨ Build confidence beyond screens
✨ Develop healthy digital habits
✨ Understand the online world safely

Because the goal isn’t more screen time…
It’s better screen time.

🌟 Join Our Next Beginner Session

Scratch 101 & Python 101

📅 Date: Every Sunday, except term holiday
🕒 Time: 11:30 am
📍 Location: Greenhill Library, Harrow
💷 Cost: FREE (community-run)

Perfect for children new to coding or building confidence with technology.

👨‍👩‍👧 For parents in Harrow looking for:
✔️ Positive digital learning
✔️ Safe tech environments
✔️ Confidence-building activities
✔️ Real-world skills for the future

We’d love to welcome you.

💬 Learn to code, shape the future
📍 Harrow-based community sessions
📩 DM CODING to learn more or join the next club

19/10/2025

We had a Wonderful session last week teaching kids Python language. I am surprised even 1 and half hours pass by so quick and kids still want to keep learning ❤️🙏🏻 Special thanks to our volunteers - Kartik and Nigel

21/11/2024

🌟 Skill of the Week: Version Control 🌟

This week, we’re highlighting a foundational skill for every coder—Version Control! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, understanding version control is essential for tracking changes, collaborating with others, and maintaining a history of your code.

Why Version Control is Essential:

🔹Track and Revert Changes – With version control, you can easily track your code's history, making it easy to revert back if something goes wrong.
🔹Efficient Collaboration – Working on a team? Version control allows multiple people to work on the same project, managing changes seamlessly.
🔹Code Backup – Version control acts as a safety net, keeping copies of previous versions safe and accessible.

Recommended Resources to Get Started:

📖 Git Documentation – A great resource for beginners to explore the basics of Git, the most popular version control system: https://git-scm.com/doc
📚 Pro Git Book (Free Online) – This comprehensive book covers everything from Git basics to advanced concepts. Check it out here: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2
🎥 Git & GitHub Crash Course – A quick, beginner-friendly video tutorial that introduces Git and GitHub fundamentals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWYqp7iY_Tc

Whether you're managing personal projects or collaborating in a team, version control is an essential skill that keeps your work organised and secure. Dive into these resources and start building your confidence with version control today!

Stay tuned for more skills in our weekly series!🌐

10/11/2024

Harrow kids learn to code at Harrow code club
code your own games!
Learn how to build a website, create an app or a game, and explore technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. This course is for ages 8-11 and 12-16.

Date & Time: Every Sunday 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Age: 8-11, 12-16 (two groups)
Location: Savoy Court Community Centre,
Savoy Court,
North Harrow
HA2 6BU

Booking essential:
https://codeclub.org/en/clubs/01936f0d-abc7-43f5-b170-ef677af0c157

For more information contact: [email protected] or 02089226614

Please bring:
- A laptop or tablet
- A parent! If you are 12 or under, your parent may need to be with you during the event. This is very important.

13/10/2024

Look at the Scratch team YouTube channel https://youtube.com/?feature=shared
They have a ton of tutorials on how to make simple games, animations, stories, etc. Most are 10 min or less.

This is the official YouTube Channel of Scratch (scratch.mit.edu). We share resources and stories about Scratch. With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch is operated by the Scratch Foun...

13/10/2024

We like this advice.